The full-length anime Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (Gekijōban Chainsaw Man Reze-hen) is still showing in theaters and continues to impress at the box office. Earlier this year, it entered the top 50 highest-grossing domestic films and has been steadily climbing higher. To date, it has earned 10.43 billion yen (about $67.94 million) and reached 47th place among the most successful films in Japanese cinema history.
Released in September 2025, the movie serves as a continuation of the popular anime series Chainsaw Man, based on the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The film adapts the beloved Reze arc, a storyline that deepens the emotional side of the protagonist Denji while expanding the dark and violent world fans have come to love. Viewers praised it for balancing intense action with moments of vulnerability and romance, adding new depth to the series’ grim charm.
At the start of the year, the film dropped from fourth to fifth place among 2025’s highest-grossing theatrical releases, overtaken by the Hollywood animated blockbuster Zootopia 2. Despite the slip, its continued presence in cinemas and strong fan support demonstrate the global appeal of the Chainsaw Man franchise.
The animation studio MAPPA, known for its spectacular visuals and dynamic storytelling, produced the film and is currently working on the highly anticipated second season of the series. MAPPA’s dedication to high-quality animation and bold narrative choices has made it one of the most respected studios in the anime industry.
Globally, Chainsaw Man: Reze Story has earned an impressive $160.5 million according to Box Office Mojo, making it one of the most commercially successful anime films in recent years. Its success underscores the growing popularity of dark fantasy anime worldwide and the expanding reach of Japanese animation in international markets.
For fans, the Reze story adds a poignant layer to Denji’s journey, exploring themes of desire, identity, and betrayal. Whether experienced on the big screen or anticipated in future streaming releases, the film stands as another milestone for Chainsaw Man and a sign of even greater things to come from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s universe.
